Tom Bombadil
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Remarkable programme on BBC2 last night. A very moving story of abuse, fame,mental illness, addiction and love. Watch it.
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[TV] What's the Matter With Tony Slattery
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Barham's tash
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Read a superb article along the same lines last year.
He couldn’t have been a bigger personality in the early 90’s and mawkish though it is reading about what’s happened since then and the courage with which he’s tackled his problems is compelling.
He couldn’t have been a bigger personality in the early 90’s and mawkish though it is reading about what’s happened since then and the courage with which he’s tackled his problems is compelling.
Back in the day, I admired his wit and obvious intellect, but thought he was a bit of a smug git.
This programme is remarkable. His openness and willingness to show vulnerability is breathtaking. His partner's obvious deep love for him is utterly compelling - Slattery would probably not be alive today without it.
The programme-makers deserve plaudits too - a compelling documentary without ever taking the easy option of mawkishness or bear-baiting.
Bravo, Tony - a very brave thing to have done.
This programme is remarkable. His openness and willingness to show vulnerability is breathtaking. His partner's obvious deep love for him is utterly compelling - Slattery would probably not be alive today without it.
The programme-makers deserve plaudits too - a compelling documentary without ever taking the easy option of mawkishness or bear-baiting.
Bravo, Tony - a very brave thing to have done.
Tom Bombadil
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I found their relationship very moving.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I have just watched this, having seen the OP which piqued my interest. Thank you [MENTION=481]Voroshilov[/MENTION]
Incredibly moving, and I am so pleased that Tony Slattery has finally been able to confront his demons. I wonder if he needed the TV cameras to be in his session with the Consultant Psychologist in Belfast to give him the push that he knew he needed to do so.
He is such a lovely bloke, and it was so sad to see how he considered himself self-absorbed in his problems, as if he was letting everyone else down.
I hope that this becomes the catalyst for a happier and more fulfilling existence.
Incredibly moving, and I am so pleased that Tony Slattery has finally been able to confront his demons. I wonder if he needed the TV cameras to be in his session with the Consultant Psychologist in Belfast to give him the push that he knew he needed to do so.
He is such a lovely bloke, and it was so sad to see how he considered himself self-absorbed in his problems, as if he was letting everyone else down.
I hope that this becomes the catalyst for a happier and more fulfilling existence.
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Is the article? I read it at the time.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...ttery-had-very-happy-time-went-slightly-barmy
robinsonsgrin
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thought it was excellent, if uncomfortable. demons are so powerful. so lucky to have the love of mark. so pleased to see chinks of light and hope. so angry that yet again, events from childhood get buried into a sealed box that has air vents.. and these vents do not allow the event to be buried... it continues to seep the poison into everyday life. got to open up the pandora's box to face it...aged 60 is a long time.. but i truly hope that there is a follow-up prog in a year or so that shows a progession to success.